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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,351.17, 337,204.17 and 148,857.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,351.17, 337,204.17 and 148,857.86 is: 205,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,351.17 : 337,204.17 = 148,857.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,351.17/337,204.17 = 148,857.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,351.17x = 337,204.17 × 148,857.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,351.17x = 50,195,491,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195,491,972.29/244,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,423.58

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